Amazon workers reject bid to form 2nd union in NYC

Amazon warehouse workers overwhelmingly rejected a union bid last week, dealing a blow to organizers who last month pulled off the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant’s history.

This time around, warehouse workers cast 618 votes — or about 62% — against the union, giving Amazon enough support to fend off a second labor win and raise questions as to whether the victory at a Staten Island facility was a fluke.

Turnout was about 61%, with about 1,600 workers were eligible to vote, according to a voter list provided by Amazon.